Ahmed Ibrahim

Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky (2016) and two M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science (University of Kentucky, 2014; Egypt, 2009). His primary focus is on cybersecurity education, with a commitment to developing hands-on educational materials and improving cybersecurity training methodologies.

Dr. Ibrahim has received funding for initiatives such as a small cyber range to enable student cybersecurity exercises (2018) and alumni-supported research assistantships in cybersecurity. His work bridges academia and practical application, emphasizing experiential learning and addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Research interests include cybersecurity pedagogy, healthcare information security, blockchain applications in healthcare, IoT-driven healthcare systems, and cloud security frameworks. His publications explore topics like secure medical data exchange, blockchain in healthcare, and hands-on cybersecurity training tools.

Grants and funding include internal university support for a cyber range and alumni gifts supporting research assistantships. He actively contributes to advancing cybersecurity education through infrastructure development and curriculum innovation.

Labs and teams include the cyber range initiative, which provides students with immersive cybersecurity exercise environments. Future work focuses on expanding practical cybersecurity education resources and addressing emerging threats in healthcare IT systems.